SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 and Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 vs. Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Product Type Headset - wired - USB-C Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C via Bluetooth adapter
Series - Voyager Surround 80 series
Height - 18.1 cm
Width - 19.1 cm
Depth - 7.7 cm
Weight 253 g 275 g SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 headphones.
Colour - Black
Body Material Memory foam, airweave -
Earpad Material - Artificial leather
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Computer
Gaming Yes -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 30 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects 360° Spatial Audio -
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 1% -
Sensitivity 93 dB 132 dB Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3.
Impedance 36 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - SoundGuard DIGITAL Technology
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Noise Cancelling Yes - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6800 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC.
Sensitivity -38 dB -37 dB
Microphone Features Retractable microphone -
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Controls Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour Mute, volume, power on/off, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, Microsoft Teams button
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m
USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Features ComfortMax System In-call LED indicator, touch control, Smart Sensor Technology
Additional Functions RGB lighting -
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1100 mAh
Battery Life - 24 hours
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk: up to 21 hours
Continuous playback: up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with 15 min charge): up to 10 hours
Standby Time - 21 days
Charging Time - 1 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Connector Type USB (24 pin USB-C)
Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC
Included Accessories - Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter, BT700 Bluetooth USB-C adapter, USB-C charge cable
Software Included - Poly Lens
Compatibility - Mac, Windows
Software Certification - Certified for Microsoft Teams, Certified for Microsoft Teams Open Office
Supported Host Device OS Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later macOS, Android, iOS, Windows
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